Firefighters battled a house fire two blocks from Thomas Jefferson Middle School this morning.
The fire broke out around 6:30 a.m. near the intersection of 1st Road S. and S. Glebe Road.
Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames within 15-20 minutes. One person was treated by paramedics as a result of the blaze.
#FollowUp: Conditions encountered by Engine 101 upon arriving on scene. Pictures courtesy of @biffman101 #Going2Work pic.twitter.com/OysxguwQ0F
— Arlington Fire (@ACFDPIO) June 1, 2016
Pictures from this morning's house fire. Strong work by everyone to get the fire out quickly! pic.twitter.com/Tw6OuFVtB1
— Arlington Fire (@ACFDPIO) June 1, 2016
Update: Fire is out. One patient is being evaluated by medics. Units are checking for extension and hot spots.
— Arlington Fire (@ACFDPIO) June 1, 2016
Units on scene of a house fire in the 3700blk of 1st Rd S. Heavy fire showing. Stay clear of area. pic.twitter.com/5D9qYmBhWF
— Arlington Fire (@ACFDPIO) June 1, 2016
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The 44th Leeway Overlee Community Day and Yard
Sale will be along the John Marshall Drive/Ohio Street greenway on
Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The community will be out in
force to exchange information and greetings, sell unneeded household
items, and pick up a few bargains.
About 100 families set up tables for the festivities, which take
place along the six-block stretch of the greenway from near Langston
Blvd. to Washington Blvd. Attendance is free, but
a $10 fee will be collected from individuals and families selling
household items during the event. Ensure that all goods and rubbish are
removed from the greenway by 1 p.m. Leave dogs at home.
For more info, call 703-532-6101. If planning to sell, start labeling
your items for sale NOW! Event will take place as long as there is not
active rain. Rain date is June 10.

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